Joe Biden’s ‘Not Closing the Door’ on 2020 Presidential Run

Former Vice President Joe Biden on Monday said he isn’t ruling out a run for the Oval Office in 2020, but added he could not accept the nomination if it was given to him right now.

During an appearance on TODAY, Biden said that he’s currently focused on promoting his new book, “Promise Me, Dad: A Year of Hope, Hardship, and Purpose,” but said he’s not ruling out a run completely.

“No, I’m not closing the door. I’ve been around too long, and I’m a great respecter of fate, but who knows what the situation is going to be a year-and-a-half from now,” Biden said.

He added that while he’s currently in good health, he “honest to God” doesn’t know if he’ll join the race.

On Sunday night, while with TODAY’s Matt Lauer, Biden asked a crowd in an Irish pub what they thought of a potential 2020 run. His question was met with raucous applause.

“I was joking,” Biden laughed when Lauer brought the moment up on Monday.

Biden has fielded questions about a potential run since last year when he said he could have beaten Donald Trump in the 2016 election.